Located in Genova — the historic capital of Italian seafaring — the Museo del Mare is dedicated to preserving the extraordinary legacy of Italian maritime culture. From ancient navigation to the glamorous age of the great Italian ocean liners, the museum chronicles the full arc of Italy's relationship with the sea.
The museum's collections encompass ship models, navigational instruments, archival documents, photographs, and original fittings from celebrated vessels of the Italian Lines — including SS Rex, SS Andrea Doria, SS Cristoforo Colombo, SS Michelangelo, and SS Raffaello. These ships represented the pinnacle of Italian design, craftsmanship, and luxury in the mid-twentieth century.
As a partner of the Historic Ships Network, the Museo del Mare contributes irreplaceable archival material and expertise to the global effort to document and preserve the heritage of the Italian merchant and passenger fleet. Together, we ensure that the stories of these magnificent vessels endure for future generations.